What is the minimum age for making a Will?
Section 5 of the Succession Act states that if a minor makes a will, it is invalid. So what exceptions are there? In this video Accredited Wills & Estates Specialist...
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Indigenous customary law overrides intestacy law in NSW
A Will is a legal document that sets out how you want your assets to be distributed after you die. If you don't leave a will, you're deemed to be...
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Plan your estate before going on holidays
The New Year and holidays come with much excitement. Families often take the opportunity to catch up with relatives, and travel. If you and your family are heading overseas or travelling...
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How to manage your digital life when estate planning
Each social networking platform has different rules regarding your digital afterlife. So, what do we do with our digital life when we die?
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Same sex marriage – Effect on someone’s will and estate
With same-sex marriage finally becoming law, what effect will this have on any pre-existing wills and estates? Accredited specialist Adrian Corbould goes into detail in this video blog.
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Solicitor Trust Accounts: Of no interest
Funds held in solicitor trust accounts on behalf of clients earn no interest. However steps can be taken to address this. Read more here.
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How can you identify undue influence?
Undue influence can cause significant stress, especially when a will is contested. How can you identify this and address it to prevent harm?
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Taking shortcuts with your Will is not the best idea
In summary, there is no such thing as a simple Will, and just about everyone needs a little legal help with getting theirs sorted out.
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The Forfeiture Rule Explained: Allison Baden-Clay Case Study
“Financial gain” (ie. money) is often the motive for murder – as was pressed by the Crown in the final court appeal of the 2012 murder of Allison Baden-Clay by...
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The dangers of homemade Wills
A home-made Will can be a recipe for a "disaster waiting to happen" ... causing havoc and trauma when least expected! The dangers of homemade Wills.
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